Comments by "Steve Valley" (@stevevalley7835) on "Frigate Duels of the War of 1812 - Final Fates" video.

@rhedosaurus2251 apparently, the only official kamikaze unit in the area was based at Mabalacat, on Luzon. The unit then moved to Cebu to be closer to the beachhead.
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@rhedosaurus2251 it was a new concept. Someone has to be first. Besides, there is the practical aspect. Qzawa's force was far to the north. The closer the plane's base is, the less fuel it needs to get to the target. The less fuel it needs to carry, the more lifting capability is available for payload.
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